I Didn’t Save You To Get Proposed To - Chapter 4

Ixion frowned and said only a few words.

 

“Yes, the Princess told me everything.”

 

“Ha— I see.”

 

“But I’m not sure why she told me. It casts serious doubt on everything.”

 

Ixion’s expression indicated that things were still complicated.

 

“If everything goes well, she will request freedom, and if her brother wins, doesn’t she be able to reclaim the throne—? Why does she want to betray and even destroy her motherland? I’m the one who forced her to come here.”

 

Aiden pointed to his brow.

 

“Prince… It’s just too obvious.”

 

Mela sighed cautiously, as if she agreed.

 

Ixion raised his eyebrows, as if asked to explain.

 

“I know Princess Elsia had a crush on you at first sight three years ago, at the Victory Banquet.”

 

“………”

 

“Please accept my apologies. It wasn’t that the Prince was a golden man. I’ll make the necessary changes. If it isn’t the Prince, I don’t know who will do that.”

 

“Why… to me?”

 

Ixion inquired suspiciously, stating that he didn’t understand.

 

“She’s been held hostage as a result of my actions. But why?”

 

“Don’t you recall? You requested the first dance from her. As if to avoid being discouraged by the gaze of others.”

 

“Ah… Is that so?”

 

He thought he vaguely remembered it now that he thinks about it.

 

Ixion was uninterested in society, and he quickly forgot the minor details about women in his memory. But she did not collapse at the time, despite the fact that she was humiliated in another country.

 

He dislikes the way people chatter around him, and he dislikes it when it becomes noisy depending on who he chooses as his first dance partner—.

 

Perhaps that’s why he invited her to dance. Despite the fact that he doesn’t remember everything perfectly.

 

“In the social world, it was a well-known story. Princess Elsia’s eyes were fixed on the Savior at the time. She stared at the Prince in a daze until the banquet ended.”

 

Mela assisted.

 

“I would never forget it if I were Princess Elsia. I truly believe Princess Elsia has risked all of this insult in order for you to attend the banquet today.”

 

“But can she tell me about her motherland’s secrets?”

 

Aiden slapped his chest, as if frustrated.

 

“Of course, in the face of desperate love, blood and motherland are meaningless.”

 

Ixion gave a doubtful expression. Aiden was surprisingly quick to notice in this regard. He wasn’t called “the socialite’s favorite” for no reason.

 

“She would have tried everything she could to save you. That is what love is.”

 

If Aiden confirms this, it is correct.

 

Ixion had shown no interest in logic thus far, so he had no choice but to rely on Aiden’s advice in this matter. If the Marquise’s wife agrees—

 

But he still doesn’t understand that love is such a great motivation to abandon her motherland.

 

Perhaps this issue should be checked once again.

 

“In any case, she saved my life. I have to follow through on everything I promised.”

 

Sweeping his black hair away, he said.

 

“He will appear in court as soon as the Marquis wife has the evidence. I need to prepare.”

 

“Yes, Sir.”

 

“The war ends as fast as it can. If I drag on for a long time, I may doubt and hurt Elsia even though that I didn’t die. And—.”

 

Ixion added words with sharper eyes than ever.

 

“We’re three people who shouldn’t say anything. It will be disastrous if they discover that Princess Elsia is a whistleblower in Artise.”

 

“I see what you’re saying.”

 

Aiden and Mela both agreed right away.

 

******

 

I had the impression that I was becoming lighter. While stretching satisfactorily, I reflected.

 

Perhaps because I binge-eat so frequently, I was able to get in shape in a week with proper diet control and adequate exercise.

 

‘Of course, it was my responsibility to keep my body healthy and beautiful.’

 

I kept staring at myself in the mirror.

 

‘My features are pretty good if I look closely.’

 

My body condition is still poor, but if I maintain a healthy lifestyle in this state, I will soon be back in a good shape.

 

“Pardon me, Princess—.”

 

Sera came in, and when she saw me working out, she opened her mouth for a moment, as if she hadn’t adjusted yet.

 

“Hmm? Why?”

 

Sera was stunned and urgently spoken when I asked with my arms straight forward.

 

“This is the message of the 3rd Prince Ixion. ‘Do you mind if he pay you a visit this afternoon—’”

 

I smiled.

 

Again, he accept my advice and survived, and he appeared to be preparing to return attack.

 

He obviously came to me for tactical advice.

 

“Yes. Inform him that I am fine.”

 

“I understand, Princess, then—”

 

Sera’s eyes sparkled.

 

“Should we at the very least dress nicely? I’ll go get a flower for your hair and get back to you.”

 

I let out a sigh. Sera must have heard rumors circulating somewhere in the palace. I can’t believe she has so many expectations. Rumor has it that I danced with Ixion, claiming that it was my lifelong wish and that I had a long crush on him.

 

‘Well, it’s not entirely incorrect.’

 

I was trying to tell you that you didn’t have to, but Sera’s eyes were so bright that I couldn’t say no and nodded.

 

In common sense, my opponent could not have been involved with me because he was a handsome war hero coveted by the entire empire. If my prediction is correct, he will quickly destroy Artise in this war and go from strength to strength depending on his subsequent moves.

 

If he marries a powerful aristocrat and enters the battle for the throne, he will be a formidable foe, but what if the fallen Princess joins him as a partner?

 

Perhaps Sera is the only person on the world who would go to any length for this union.

 

Because Sera’s faithfulness was pitiful, I let her decorate me to the best of her ability.

 

I was forced to wear my only pink dress again, with flower decorations in my hair, and sprayed cheap perfume I didn’t even know where she got it.

 

Sera’s hands were twitching, possibly because she had more time to prepare than at the banquet.

 

“Oh my goodness, Princess. The dress is a little too big. I’ll have to repeat the process.”

 

“It’s difficult. I don’t think I’ll be here for long.”

 

“Still.”

 

I was told that decorating a lovely master suite is a pleasure for a maid-in-honor.

 

Sera has served her imprisoned master, who only eats while wearing an indoor suit.

 

I couldn’t stop Sera, who seemed excited after a long time, so I just let her touch my body. As a result, when I returned to my room, I had no choice but to greet him in a more colorful outfit than I had worn to the banquet.

 

“I’m sorry you’re in such a bad situation.”

 

He continued to look at me, a small smile on his lips.

 

“I apologize because I must have contacted you too urgently, and the head of palace must have been busy.”

 

“Oh, I wasn’t really trying to do this…”

 

In embarrassment, I gave a clumsy smile.

 

“It’s as if she’s desperate to decorate…….”

 

“I understand.”

 

‘Wait, what? How does the prince understand the maid’s desperation?’

 

I looked at him with skepticism, but Sera’s refreshment made me unable to question him further.

 

*****

 

“As I previously stated, I chose a book with Marquis Evgeny’s wife and tested the black magic there.”

 

“Yes, I’m glad you’re okay.”

 

“The Marquis wife quickly sent me evidence, and I’m going to court tomorrow with it as justification.”

 

“Ah, I see.”

 

As I gazed at his sculptural face, I smiled.

 

“I wish you victory.”

 

‘That’s how I’m going to be free,’

 

I wasn’t too concerned because he was known for being an undefeated hero. If you lose in this situation, it is due to an error in the original work’s setting.

 

In this situation, even without Ixion, the winning war could not have been lost.

 

“I’ve never heard of Artise’s royal family using black magic.”

 

“We never tell outsiders because we are afraid of creating an impression of incompatibility. Only the blood-related royal family is aware of this. No one would accept black magic blood as a leader.”

 

Because I thought I was here for this, I began explaining calmly.

 

Ixion had a stubborn personality that would not let go of anything. He’d seen the dark magic for himself, and I’m sure he’s here to confirm its existence.

 

“And the cost is exorbitant. It is royal family’s soul. In exchange for casting black magic on the book, King Decan murdered his only brother. So don’t be concerned about using dark magic in combat. I am the only surviving member of the Artise royal family.”

 

“…….”

 

“Of course, he’ll take the risk of killing me later.”

 

Ixion furrowed his brow.

 

“I’ve come to see if I can kill your brother for the last time, and I don’t need to ask.”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

It was a surprising remark.

 

‘You’re not here to ask what’s best for the battle, but you want my opinion?’

 

“I came here because I thought you might regret abandoning your country.”

 

“Ah.”

 

It’s a country that will fall regardless, but I couldn’t say it.

 

“or killing your brother.”

 

In fact, I’d never seen him before, so I couldn’t say, ‘He sent me a poison first.’

 

Decan also murdered his entire family, including Elsia.

 

There was no way there could be guilt.

 

But later, I shook my head violently, terrified of keeping my brother alive or doing such a pointless thing.

 

“No, I’ll never be sorry. Not at all, in fact.”

 

“Hmm…”

 

“The despicable man who attempted to assassinate the prince. Isn’t there no way to forgive it?”

 

‘Therefore, don’t do anything for nothing. Don’t mind me, just kill him right now.’

 

“Really…”

 

He let out a sigh.

 

“…you must be in a desperate situation.”

 

‘Desperate?’

 

Naturally, I was rooting for Ixion’s victory. If Ixion was defeated, it was inevitable that I would die at Decan’s hands someday.

 

My main goal was to get out of the palace, but I had to survive first.